Cough

Sore throat

Pain Relief – Headache –Fever

Acetaminophen (Tylenol); take as little as possible due to potential problems, and call the doctor for persistent fever over 101

Allergy Relief

Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec

Nausea

Emetrol syrup, Doxylamine (Unisom, will cause drowsiness)

Reflux/heartburn – Gas/upset stomach

Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta, Maalox; Anti-gas: Mylicon, Gas-X

Yeast Infection

Monistat 7 or equivalent

Diarrhea

Imodium, Kaopectate

Constipation

Senekot, Milk of Magnesia

Hemorrhoids

Preparation H, Anusol, Tucks

Do not take more than doses recommended on label. Prescription and non-prescription medications during pregnancy are mentioned based on benefits and risks. While these medications are considered quite safe, there is no guarantee and the final decision to take one lies with the pregnant mother.